Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing

Subjects Covered The programme covers a range of practical skills and theory and includes the following four components: 1. NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (Level 2) Mandatory Units: • Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety • Advise and consult with clients • Style and finish hair • Set and dress hair • Cut hair using basic techniques • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp • Change hair colour • Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation Optional Units: (choose at least 1 unit) • Fulfil salon reception duties • Develop and maintain effectiveness at work • Plait and twist hair • Perm and neutralise hair • Attach hair to enhance a style • Promote additional services or products to customers 2. Functional Skills: English & Maths (Level 1) 3. Employment Rights & Responsibilities Workbook 4. Personal Thinking & Learning Skills How is the training delivered? The NVQ Diploma is mainly assessed in the workplace. Apprentices attend Farnborough College of Technology once a week to learn the underpinning knowledge and develop their skills. The apprentice will need to buy hairdressing tools and text books that cost approximately £. Apprenticeships are a proven way of increasing staff retention and productivity. % of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce. Apprenticeships enable employers to recruit and train the employees to meet the specific needs of their business.